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Pre-election, hope blossoms again on Wall Street

Los Angeles Times Business - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 11:00pm
Predicting the U.S. stock market's direction over the next two months may be a simple exercise: Just watch how Republican candidates for the House and Senate are faring in the polls.


Obama to propose new incentives to spur employment

Los Angeles Times Business - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 11:00pm
The latest government figures show hiring remains lackluster, with the nation's jobless rate rising to 9.6% in August.

Pressure on President Obama to do something about the weakening economy intensified Friday with new government data showing that hiring remains lackluster, nudging the nation's unemployment rate up to 9.6%.


Hotel revenue from phone calls, in-room movies drying up

Los Angeles Times Business - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 11:00pm
More guests are bringing their own devices, taking a small but significant bite out of the bottom line as the hospitality industry struggles to pull out of a deep slump.

The nation's hotel industry, already struggling to pull out of its worst slump in decades, is now suffering from another loss in revenue because of the booming popularity of cellphones and laptop computers.


Japan's appetite for fish is depleting stocks, threatening restaurants

Los Angeles Times Business - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 11:00pm
Dramatically lower catches have led to an overwhelming dependency on expensive fish farms and imports, driving up costs.

Business is brisk at the Aburi Itsu restaurant, a great relief for fifth-generation owner Michimasu Takayasu. The reason: The eatery specializes in eel, or unagi.


Redbox, Amazon target Netflix's online subscription business

Los Angeles Times Business - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 11:00pm
The companies, two of the biggest players in DVD sales and rentals, have told Hollywood studios that they are looking to launch streaming movie services similar to the one offered by Netflix.

Netflix won't have the online movie subscription business to itself for long.


New Exhibitors at 3rd Carlson Software User Conference

POB Latest News - 53 min 47 sec ago
Carlson’s User Conference this year will feature ongoing demonstrations and question-and-answer periods by nine different companies.

Abrahamson Leaves Land Surveying Legacy

POB Latest News - 53 min 47 sec ago
Doyle G. Abrahamson, PLS/MS, and Vice President, Surveying for Merrick & Company, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 28, 2010.

TractBuilder Metes and Bounds Tool Maps Polyline Features

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Mapping lines according to Metes & Bounds is simplified.

Intergraph Icon Awards Recognize Visionary Leaders

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Seven organizations honored with highest customer distinction at Intergraph’s annual users’ conference.

GeoCue Awarded NOAA/NGS Contract

POB Latest News - 53 min 47 sec ago
NOAA/NGS has awarded GeoCue a contract to develop a system that will ensure the safety and efficiency of U.S. private and commercial navigation.

Photo Science Orders Lynx Mobile Mapper

POB Latest News - 53 min 47 sec ago
Photo Science has purchased Optech’s next-generation Lynx Mobile Mapper.

AEM Announces Geospatial Industry Group Establishment

POB Latest News - 53 min 47 sec ago
New geospatial products group will provide a forum for manufacturers to discuss and take action on industry issues.

Esri Training Seminar Offers Overview of ArcGIS Server

POB Latest News - 53 min 47 sec ago
Learn how to run ArcGIS Server on Amazon EC2 at Esri's free training seminar.

C-Nav Launches New Website

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C-Nav has designed their website to be user-friendly, interesting and informative while offering a platform for new C-Nav products, services and online C-Nav User support.

Industry Thought Leaders Session to be Featured at GIS-Pro 2010

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Industry thought leaders will participate in a panel discussion during GIS-Pro 2010: URISA’s 48th Annual Conference for GIS Professionals.

Montgomery & Barnes, Inc. Qualifies as Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Business

POB Latest News - 53 min 47 sec ago
The company's new president has enabled the firm to qualify as a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business.

Gas Field Project Uses Leica Viva

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Leica Geosystems has been working with progressive surveyors to get real time market feedback on its Viva system.

Velodyne Introduces HDL-32E LiDAR Sensor

POB Latest News - 53 min 47 sec ago
The HDL-32E is designed to meet the demand for autonomous navigation and 3D mobile mapping applications.

Tool for Surveyors and Engineers Available on Tablet Computer

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Highway surveyors and engineers can collect road condition data, manage surveys and optimize data in the field with a single hardware and Internet-based software solution.